After Tuesday's broadcast of the Moorish Orthodox Radio Crusade
(March 6), I was approached by Utrice Leid on my way out of the
studio. She demanded a copy of the show's air-check. As usual, we had
openly discussed the WBAI situation on the air, and taken listener
phone calls in which WBAI's direction and management were directly
addressed.

Also, as usual, I tried to steer the discussion away from
personalities and towards the real issue of corporate America trying
to shut down free-speech radio. But this time, Utrice was on the
premises throughout the broadcast. (She usually leaves at midnight,
just as we are going on.)

I asked Utrice if it would be OK if I dropped the air-check off next
Tuesday night, the next time I planned to be at the station. Utrice
responded, "no, I need it immediately." I said, "Well, if you need it
immediately, can we communicate about why you need it?" Utrice
replied, "No, I just need it."

I walked away. End of conversation.

I intend to supply Utrice with the requested air-check, although not
necessarily "immediately," as I am busy with deadlines and my
business will not be taking me in the vicinity of Wall Street this
week. My co-host Ann-Marie Hendrickson and myself have grave
concerns that our show is about to be yanked from the airwaves. We
urge all listeners to tune in next Tuesday at midnight.